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What Causes Cold Sores On The Corner Of Mouth After An Oral Sex Without Protection?
Question: Dear Dr
I had protected sex with a women almost 6 days ago. She did however give me oral sex without protection, afterwards I saw she had herpes simplex / cold sores only 2 very small spots on the corner of her mouth. I instantly used aciclovir cream and applied it over my genital area and i also started a course of valciclovir only 1.2g twice a day. So far its been 6 days I have used the treatment and i have not had any symptoms. What are the chances of me having contracted the virus, as she had active oral herpes?
I had protected sex with a women almost 6 days ago. She did however give me oral sex without protection, afterwards I saw she had herpes simplex / cold sores only 2 very small spots on the corner of her mouth. I instantly used aciclovir cream and applied it over my genital area and i also started a course of valciclovir only 1.2g twice a day. So far its been 6 days I have used the treatment and i have not had any symptoms. What are the chances of me having contracted the virus, as she had active oral herpes?
Brief Answer:
There are Chances of transmission of HSV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic. I have gone through the details.
Herpes simplex virus 1 or 2 can be transmitted by kissing or skin to skin contact or as STDs.The chances are higher if active lesions are present.
Here there is oral to genital contact.With presence of active lesions ,The chance of transmission of herpes is present.Not all contact can lead to herpes.
You can observe for 2-3 weeks. They usually appear by 2-3 weeks. Some may be asymptomatic too.Antiviral drug may help in reduction of severity if at all infected.Hope for the best.
You can go for herpes simplex HSV 1&2 antibodies testing after 3 weeks.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
There are Chances of transmission of HSV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic. I have gone through the details.
Herpes simplex virus 1 or 2 can be transmitted by kissing or skin to skin contact or as STDs.The chances are higher if active lesions are present.
Here there is oral to genital contact.With presence of active lesions ,The chance of transmission of herpes is present.Not all contact can lead to herpes.
You can observe for 2-3 weeks. They usually appear by 2-3 weeks. Some may be asymptomatic too.Antiviral drug may help in reduction of severity if at all infected.Hope for the best.
You can go for herpes simplex HSV 1&2 antibodies testing after 3 weeks.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
Thank you very much, I have also suffered from swollen eyes and itching and pain in the ears. She (sounds stupid) but licked the inside of my ear during sex. I went to see a doctor here who said it was just inflammation of the ear drums and with the eyes it was conjunctivitis. Whats are the risks of her spreading herpes to me in my ear and eyes? I am on a world tour travelling for 5 months and currently I am in China this has ruined my whole trip as I cannot stop thinking about getting herpes. If in 2-3 weeks i have no sores or flu-like symptoms or obvious signs of herpes on my genitals could i assume that the chances of me having it are lower (obviously not none without getting a test done ) because i do not know where i can get a test done as i am in china currently. Although i must add even though there are no visible signs my genitals do itch time to time but i did shave my pubic region also my groin has been sweating due to the heat.
Brief Answer:
Transmission to eye possible but unlikely .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
You can observe for 3 weeks.There are chances of asymptomatic infection too.
The tests for herpes after 3 weeks may help .
The symptoms of eye and ear may be due to inflammation. The chances of herpes transmission to eye also can occur. It may be unlikely as your doctor has examined.
The itching in your genital area may be due to folliculitis due to shaving.Maintain hygiene. See there is no friction or irritation in the area.
You can consult a dermatologist or established laboratory in China for herpes tests.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Transmission to eye possible but unlikely .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
You can observe for 3 weeks.There are chances of asymptomatic infection too.
The tests for herpes after 3 weeks may help .
The symptoms of eye and ear may be due to inflammation. The chances of herpes transmission to eye also can occur. It may be unlikely as your doctor has examined.
The itching in your genital area may be due to folliculitis due to shaving.Maintain hygiene. See there is no friction or irritation in the area.
You can consult a dermatologist or established laboratory in China for herpes tests.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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